Wed. March 13
Quilt Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit by Laura Salo, “The Year Through Quilts,” runs through March 30 at the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex. The show is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council. PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library and display case will feature “Focus on Thompson: A Photographic Exhibition” through March 27.
Thur. March 14
Basketball Shoot-Out
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club’s Ray Brousseau 2024 All Star Senior Basketball Shootout will be held at the Putnam High gym. The women’s game starts at 5:30 and the men’s game starts at 7. Door and shoot-out prizes. $3 for adults; $1 for students/ seniors.
Grief Support
PUTNAM --- A grief support group will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays starting March 14 and running through June 13 at the Living Faith United Methodist Church conference room at the church, 53 Grove St. RSVP 860-576-0801. Donations accepted.
Sat. March 16
‘Earth Check-up’
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Earth 2024. Save it & Save Ourselves” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 16. The presenter Ken Wolslegel, environmental scientist, said a check-up, in the form of an original 65-minute multimedia presentation. Free. , For more information, see: earth21stcentury.com.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Nature Sketchbook Journaling” from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $15 members; $25 nonmembers. Reservation: 860-928-4948.
Mon. March 18
Film
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Kiss the Round” --- part of the Pomfret Green Team’s Community Film Series, at 6:30 at the Center on Day Road. Free. 860-928-4948.
Sun. March 24
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse, Taft Pond Rd. will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet the director & other camp staff, take a camp tour, registration materials available. 860-974-3379.
Sat. April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Bats: Winged Wonders” at 2 p.m. at the center on Day Road. $5 members; $10 nonmembers. 860-928-4948.
Poet Laureate
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present CT State Poet Laureate Antoinette Brim-Bell from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Fun Run
POMFRET --- Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Camper Scamper 5K Race/Walk and One Mile Kid Run. Kids Race at 9:30; adult race at 10; walkers after runners. Last Mile Race Management. Register by March 31 to receive discount and free T-shirt. Adults $30/kids $10. Preregister: www.4hcampct.org. Benefits the Jim Logee Campership Fund.
Sat. April 27
Nature Program
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present “Long Pond Bird Walk” at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Land Trust preserve in Thompson. $10 members; $20 nonmembers. Register by email:
Fri. May 4
Beekeeping Buzz
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present David Pietrowski with “The Beekeeping Buzz” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Sat. May 5
Pride Day
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam, Putnam Parks and Recreation will present the Quiet Corner Pride Festival from noon to 4 p.m. at Rotary Park. Vendors sought.www.quietcornerpride.com.
Sat. May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.
Sat. June 8
Singers/Songwriters of ‘70s
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Jim Lenn with “The Ovation Guitar & Singers/Songwriters of the ‘70s” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration required.
Sat. June 22
Arts Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 22 and 23 at the Municipal Complex.
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around the Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.
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